EU warned about 'school ground tit-for-tat' over post-Brexit deal tussle
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But Mr Johnson told BBC News on Wednesday:"Let's face it, we're talking about really, in the scheme of things, a very, very small part of the whole European economy, and I think 0.4% of the value of the whole of the EU economy in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland minister Conor Burns said on Wednesday evening the UK government would have to take unilateral action over the protocol if it could not resolve issues with the EU.
The White House stressed the need for talks to continue to resolve the issues, with a spokesman saying:"The best path forward is a pragmatic one that requires courage, co-operation and leadership. Cabinet minister Michael Gove insisted on Wednesday Mr Sefcovic and the Foreign Secretary had a"good relationship", adding:"They will try to make progress tomorrow."
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